oliver 1255
![]() | 1969 - 1971
55 SeriesUtility tractorFiat built | 1969 - 1971 | 55 Series | Utility tractor | Fiat built |
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1969 - 1971 | |||||
55 Series | |||||
Utility tractor | |||||
Fiat built | |||||
1969 - 1971 | |
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55 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Fiat built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Oliver |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Italy | |
Original price was $4,600 in 1971 | |
The Oliver 1255 is the same tractor as the earlier model 1250-A. The name was changed to 1255 for the 1970 model year, to correspond with the other 55-series Oliver tractors. | |
Variants | |
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1255 | utility |
1255 Vineyard | narrow profile |
Oliver 1255 Engine | |
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Fiat 2.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Oliver 1255 Transmissions | |
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6-speed gear | |
9-speed creeper | |
Transmission details ... |
Oliver 1255 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 38.5 hp
28.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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Oliver 1255 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 14.25 gal
53.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Pressure | 2133 psi
147.1 bar |
Pump flow | 5.76 gpm
21.8 lpm |
| 12 gpm*Optional, additional pump.
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 2660 lbs
1206 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
Rear PTO Type | 540/ground (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 75.625 inches
192 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 71.375 inches
181 cm |
Weight | 3710 to 4300 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Oliver 1255 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
1255 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number plate below the steering column. |
1969 | 309-381 |
1970 | 312-957 |
1971 | 317-338 |
Final | 318-385 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 42 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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1255/1355 Utility, High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive, Special models published in 1970, by Oliver | |
A Modern Line-Up in Power published in 1969, by Oliver | |
Farm Loaders published in 1969, by Oliver |
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